Testimonials

What

Colleagues

Say

“William Daghlian is an outstanding educator, producer and mentor. His artistry, deep sense of culture and true vision put him at the forefront of musicians of the highest caliber. He espouses the deepest and truest values in his music making and has inspired professionals and students to reach their fullest artistic potential.”Donald Palma
Director of Orchestras
New England Conservatory

“William Daghlian is an extraordinary presence in the world of music. As a teacher, he leads his students to the deepest recesses of the music and of themselves. His students are characterized by a fluid natural technique, and an intense sense of musical form and dramatic presence.
Daghlian draws on his musicianship to create albums which are inventive, polished, and vibrant. His knowledge of the repertoire is vast. Those who know him and have the opportunity to collaborate or study with him are fortunate indeed.”Robert Sadin
Producer
Sony Classics, Deutsche Grammophon

“I have known William Daghlian since the early 1970’s. I have observed his work and admire intensely his skills as a teacher of piano students at every stage of proficiency, from beginners to the highest level of major competition finalists. He has also had a tremendous influence on my own personal musical growth. William has the rare ability to work with a student and focus on the specific needs of the individual. His combination of technical and musical guidance is inspiring in the way he brings all aspects of art and other musical forms to the lesson and clarifies for the student the many influences that shape a composer’s style.”George Manahan
Music Director
New York City Opera (former)
American Composers Orchestra (current)

What

Students

Say

“William Daghlian has a passion for teaching and an absolute commitment to his craft. He possesses an uncanny ability to perceive each student’s potential, and help him or her reach it. Both musically and technically he has always been an inspiring mentor to me. He knows how to make the piano sing and how to impart that knowledge. Keenly perceptive and analytical, his approach is at the same time natural and intuitive. He brings a broad cultural background to his work, along with large reserves of patience and humor. Imaginative and flexible in his methods, full of rigor, enthusiasm, and love for music and his work, William Daghlian is a wonderful, masterful teacher.”Aleck Karis
Pianist, Professor
University of California, San Diego

“For many years, I was aware of William Daghlian’s reputation as an exceptional piano teacher, so when I decided to recommence my piano studies after years of concentrating on the harpsichord, he was the logical choice for me. As my lessons with him progressed, it became clear that he was all I had expected and more.
Mr. Daghlian is a very complete piano teacher, his extensive musical knowledge and his personal qualities combine to provide the student with a rich musical experience that goes well beyond the piano lessons.
His instruction is clear and thorough, with emphasis on technique while never forgetting that the music comes first. He teaches the student how to practice, how to perform in front of an audience and most important of all, how to make music with every note.
He is a perfectionist and demands a lot from a student both technically and musically, but thanks to his warm and encouraging personality the learning process is always positive and rewarding.”Maria Soledad Rojas MM, DMA
The Juilliard School College, Pre-College Faculty

“Fate has placed William Daghlian in my life so that I could learn more about the difference between playing the piano and making music.
I was introduced to this wonderful piano teacher more than two decades ago and since then, he has been not only my teacher but my record producer and beloved friend as well.
When we make a recording I know I can trust his fertile mind I know that all the details, from the concept of the project and selection of the repertoire, to the advice in the choice of an appropriate instrument, the sound quality, and specially, creating the right mood during the recording session and consequent quality of the performance, will be taken care of.
Daghlian is a cultivated, sensitive and refined artist. I continue to seek the wise advise of this great teacher. He has the authority to simply point out a small detail that will bring an unimagined dimension to the music. It is pure magic!!”Polly Ferman
Pianist